2014 Year In Review

Over the course of 2014, we witnessed a number of marvelous matches, monumental moments, and spectacular shows that will not soon be forgotten. To say it's been a very good year in wrestling would be an understatement, as 2014 has provided us with various highlights that have helped build the foundation for the future and beyond. As we reminisce on the year that was, we'll take a look back at 2014's greatest matches, moments, Superstars and more.

This match may come as a surprise to some, especially considering it wasn't even from the main roster, but it shouldn't be if you saw it. In short, it was a masterpiece. This year was filled with memorable matches and moments, but none of them were as perfect as this particular bout. And I'm accounting for everything: the build-up, the execution, the in-ring action, the reaction, and the aftermath. Granted, it's only been two weeks since it happened, but I can promise you that it will go down as one of those matches you won't forget where you were when you saw it. Sami Zayn's chase for the NXT Championship was so beautifully done that people were desperate to see it culminate on this night. Everything from the two referee bumps, the suspenseful near-falls, Zayn setting up for his finisher, it was all flawless. The reaction Zayn received when he scored the three count can't be denied. The future is here.

Superstar of the Year: Seth rollins

From a storyline standpoint, one can argue that this award belongs to Brock Lesnar. I mean, there's no bigger accolade than breaking The Undertaker's 21-0 undefeated streak at WrestleMania 30 and winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, right? Well, if we're accounting for the year on the whole, I'd certainly say Seth Rollins is most deserving of the honor. He had some of the best matches of 2014 as part of The Shield for the first half of the year. He shocked the world when he broke up The Shield, joined The Authority and won the Money in the Bank briefcase. He'd also engage in unforgettable feuds with Dean Ambrose and John Cena. It's only a matter of time before he captures world title gold.

Will Seth Rollins finally capture world title gold in 2015?

Show of the Year: WrestleMania 30

This is another award that can be heavily debated. To me, no two other pay-per-views this year were greater than WrestleMania 30 and SummerSlam. As amazing as SummerSlam, people are going to be looking back on 2014 as the year that hosted one of the greatest 'Manias of all-time. Trust me, there were parts of the show I absolutely despised including John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt and Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker, but they were memorable, especially The Streak ending. Let's not forget that WrestleMania 30 also saw Cesaro emerge as a breakout star (though it was all downhill for him from there), three icons in Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock share one ring, and Daniel Bryan finally and win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. SummerSlam was better on the whole, but the 30th anniversary of WrestleMania undoubtedly marked the end of one era and the start of another.